Mathematical Emotions: Elegance Envy
Elegance Envy: jealousy upon seeing a quicker, more illuminating solution than your own.
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Elegance Envy: the jealousy one feels upon seeing a quicker, more illuminating solution than one's own. "I'm so pleased with this proof." "OHHH…" "Hmmph."